Adrienne Braumiller, Author at Braumiller Consulting Group

Forced Labor Questionnaires: Another Helpful Hint

April 2, 2024

In February 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began taking a new approach to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) enforcement—questionnaires. Once again, the solar industry is among the first targets, vanguards among importers, hacking their way through new regulatory growth, hopefully exposing a clear way through for all who follow. Active enforcement mechanisms like questionnaires—and the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) itself—are still evolving.

BIS Updates Freight Forwarder Guidance And Best Practices

April 2, 2024

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has recently published a guidance document on its new website aimed at helping freight forwarders and exporters uphold compliance with U.S. export controls and regulatory requirements. The document emphasizes the significant role that freight forwarders play in securing the global supply chain and preventing the proliferation of illegal exports.

BIS Unveils Enhanced Voluntary Self Disclosure Protocols

February 6, 2024

On January 16, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matthew Axelrod, disclosed significant enhancements to the process for Voluntary Self-Disclosures (VSDs) related to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These adjustments are strategically designed to streamline export control compliance for U.S. governmental bodies, the commercial sector, and academic entities.

Who is the Importer of Record: Security Interests and the Right to Act As IOR

February 5, 2024

By: Gavin Andersen, Law Clerk, LCB and Adrienne Braumiller, Founding Partner, Braumiller Law Group Last June (2023), in response to a ruling request from Your Special

Latest Developments with The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and New Leadership at the Department of Homeland Security Signal Heavier Enforcement is Likely

November 10, 2023

In recent years, the global spotlight has illuminated the grave concerns surrounding human rights violations within China’s Xinjiang region, particularly those impacting the Uyghur population. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) stands as a pivotal piece of legislation designed to address these concerns and to ensure that products imported into the United States are devoid of forced labor originating from the Xinjiang region.

Forced Labor Goods from the Uyghur Region in China through Malaysia

November 3, 2023

Companies try to shield detection of forced labor goods from the Uyghur Region in China by shipping through Malaysia to avoid accurately reporting the country of origin. Adrienne Braumiller discusses the importance of tracing your supply chain to avoid violating forced labor laws.

Hot Topics in International Trade: Forced Labor

November 3, 2023

Adrienne Braumiller discusses forced labor, its definition and how it’s regulated. U.S. forced labor prohibitions have been in place since the 1930s but an exercisable exception was repealed in 2015. In the current landscape, importers and exporters must navigate WROs (Withhold Release Order) and findings.

Hot Topics in International Trade: Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duty #004

November 3, 2023

Harold Jackson discusses China, anti-dumping and countervailing duty. Impacts on products such as steel and aluminum are discussed and how China has increased production of metals that are cheaper than those manufactured in the U.S.. He discusses the sizes of associated dumping rates that are used to protect domestic industries.

Hot Topics In International Trade: Section 301 #002

October 27, 2023

Brandon French discusses section 301. He reviews China entering the WTO in 2001 and the 2017 USTR investigation that led to tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S.. Brandon talks about the process of tariff exclusion requests for goods deemed to be only available from China.

Adrienne Braumiller

Adrienne Braumiller

Forced Labor Questionnaires: Another Helpful Hint

BIS Updates Freight Forwarder Guidance And Best Practices

BIS Unveils Enhanced Voluntary Self Disclosure Protocols

Who is the Importer of Record: Security Interests and the Right to Act As IOR

Latest Developments with The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and New Leadership at the Department of Homeland Security Signal Heavier Enforcement is Likely

Forced Labor Goods from the Uyghur Region in China through Malaysia

Hot Topics in International Trade: Forced Labor

Hot Topics in International Trade: Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duty #004

Hot Topics In International Trade: Section 301 #002

Hot Topics In International Trade: Prior Disclosures #001

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